Sonia M. Cannon

Sonia M. Cannon, an attorney based at Cannon Law PLC in Birmingham, Michigan, provides legal services primarily in the area of family law. Ms. Cannon serves clients throughout Birmingham, Michigan, and the broader Detroit metropolitan region. She is distinguished by her "Excellent" Avvo rating. Her practice encompasses a variety of subspecialties, including:

• Alimony and spousal support
• Child support, custody and visitation
• Divorce
• Domestic violence
• Juvenile law
• Name changes
• Prenuptial agreements
• Marital property
• Same-sex family law issues

Before her current role at Cannon Law PLC, where Ms. Cannon serves as the lead attorney, she held various positions with the state of Michigan, enhancing her understanding of governmental operations and policies. Her early career included roles at the Michigan Department of Corrections and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. This experience provided her with valuable insights and established important relationships with law enforcement, social service agencies and legal professionals across Michigan.

Ms. Cannon's commitment to public service continued as she became an Assistant Attorney General in the Children and Youth Services Division after completing law school. In this capacity, she handled numerous cases involving child abuse, such as shaken baby trauma, physical abuse, sexual abuse, fractures, and issues related to substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health.

Having gained substantial experience and knowledge from her government service, Ms. Cannon founded her own law firm. Her firm focuses on assisting families facing various challenges and she is often sought after by other seasoned attorneys for guidance, particularly in complex cases involving divorce, criminal matters, child protective services and personal protection orders. Her ability to handle multiple related cases simultaneously is a testament to her skill in navigating the intricacies of family law.

Ms. Cannon's practice also includes dealing with financial disputes and high-conflict custody issues in family law. She strives to protect marital assets for the benefit of the family post-divorce and ensures that children's best interests are prioritized in custody arrangements. Moreover, she handles cases involving deceit during divorce, such as hidden assets or avoidance of financial responsibilities, with a firm, results-oriented approach. Her main goal is to significantly improve the lives of her clients through dedicated legal representation.